Letter, 1837 August 4, Boston, to George Ticknor, Paris.

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Letter, 1837 August 4, Boston, to George Ticknor, Paris.

Gives news of himself and his family. Allston must be humored. Speaks at length on his ideas of human nature.

4 p. on 1 fold. leaf 27 cm.

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